Clockstoppers (2002)

A teenager accidentally activates a machine that enables him to speed up his body so that other people seem to be standing still.

Director:

Jonathan Frakes

Writers:

Rob Hedden (story), Andy Hedden (story)

Stars:

Jesse Bradford, French Stewart, Paula Garcés

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Bradford	...	Zak Gibbs
French Stewart	...	Dr. Earl Dopler
Paula Garcés	...	Francesca
Michael Biehn	...	Henry Gates
Robin Thomas	...	Dr. Gibbs
Garikayi Mutambirwa	...	Meeker
Julia Sweeney	...	Jenny Gibbs
Lindze Letherman	...	Kelly Gibbs
Jason George	...	Richard (as Jason Winston George)
Linda Kim	...	Jay
Ken Jenkins	...	NSA Agent Moore
Esperanza Catubig	...	Ticket Agent
Jennifer Manley	...	Security Officer
Scott Thomson	...	Tourist Dad
Deborah Rawlings	...	Tourist Mom

Storyline

Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens. The world around him seemingly comes to a stop; giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device, and he and his quick-witted, beautiful new friend, Francesca, have some real fun. What they soon realize, though, is they are not alone in hypertime.

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Plot Keywords:

wristwatch | frozen time | friend | laboratory | woman wearing a towel | 

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Taglines:

What if you had the power to stop time?

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence and mild language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ajanpysäyttäjät

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,108,333, 31 March 2002, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$36,985,501, 28 July 2002

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Valhalla Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Biehn (Henry Gates) and Jenette Goldstein (Zak's doctor) costarred in Aliens (1986) as Cpl. Hicks and Pvt. Vasquez. Biehn starred as Sgt. Kyle Reece (John Connor's father) in Terminator (1984), while Jenette Goldstein starred as Janelle Voight (John Connor's foster mother)in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).

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Goofs

When Zak and Kelly first get tangled in the phone the phone and cord come up under Kelly's left arm, but in the next shot they come up under her right arm.

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Quotes

Dr. Earl Dopler: I love my country. Now give me the watch so I can go to Costa Rica.

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Crazy Credits

Halfway through the opening Paramount logo, a clock ticking can be heard.

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Connections

References Smokey Bites the Dust (1981)

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Soundtracks

Rush Hour
Written & Performed by Shiny Dime
Courtesy of The Hollywood Edge Music Library

User Reviews

I wish i had a watch like that to stop time to get some popcorn and not miss any of this great movie!

Clockstoppers is the best movie EVER! I was scepticall that it was going to be so good when I first heard about the movie because it was a Nickelodian movie, boy was I wrong! I went with three of my friends (we are 13) and we all loved it. The movie about a scientist(French Stewert) who invents a watch that makes time "stop". He sends a watch to a Zaks (Jesse Bradford) father (Robin Thomas), who is a scientist, and Zak finds it. Zak and a friend Francesca (Paula Garces) find out its power and decide to have some fun with it. But soon they find out a secret band of tecknologically advanced government agents are trying to steal the watch back at any extent but Zak and Francesca wont give it up and they must escape them before the agents kill them! I give it a 100 stars out of 10! Itz a must see. So go see it!